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Travel and Tourism in LondonHotelCalculator.com to go live soonSo we have just received information that a brand new hotel comparison engine a www.HotelCalculator.com is suppoosed to go live soon! By admin at 15 Mar 2008 - 12:56pm | Travel and Tourism in London | admin's blog
BA grounds all domestic flightsBritish Airways is to cancel all UK domestic services from London Heathrow on Thursday following severe fog. The firm said a significant number of European flights, including routes to Paris and Brussels served by the Eurostar, will also be grounded. BA and other airlines cancelled more than 180 flights to and from Heathrow on Wednesday. Some 18 Gatwick flights were affected as were services from Liverpool John Lennon and Cardiff International. Rail travel to double by 2016Passenger numbers on some of Britain's busiest rail services could double in the next 10 years, it has been claimed. The predicted rise suggested by South West Trains (SWT) is more than double previous industry estimates. Some 440,000 passengers use SWT trains every day, mainly into and out of London's Waterloo station. The firm is increasing capacity on some of its most crowded routes, including the London to Portsmouth line, with measures including longer trains. Feelin' lonely in London during the week?We can call London "The New York of Europe" because it never sleeps. If you are wondering what to do in the middle of the week, it's a very good choice to go between Kings Cross and Angel (a three-minute walk). Open Decks Night is in the middle of the week, where you can see many people having good time. There are comfortable pieces of furniture, a stunning choice of cocktails and stylish drinks. Usually in the middle of week there are young and now-beginning DJs. Two Wonderful Castles in LondonELTHAM PALACE A chef-d'ouvre of contemporary design, it shows on a large scale the splendour and vavavoom of 1930's style. Completely renovated by English Heritage, Eltham Palace displays in a marvellous way the smart and glamorous lifestyle of the people who did it - Stephen and Virginia Courtauld. In 1933 the place was given for rent to Stephen Courtauld, who developd a modern house at the Great Hall. The building was richly decorated in a variety of styles, with biggest influence from Art Deco but without forgetting historical and classical elements. The Kensington Palace - cultural centre worth visitingOne of the most impressive and largest museums in London is the Kensington Palace. Actually, parts of it are kept as private residence of the Royal family (for the last 300 years has been so). The good news is that big parts of the castle are open to the public - for example the State Apartments and the Royal Ceremonial Dress Collecton. Tourism chief urges action by UKIf the capacity of airports and the number of hotel rooms were increased, more people would visit the United Kingdom, a leading tourism expert has said. World Travel and Tourism Council (WTTC) president, Jean-Claude Baumgarten, also said the 2012 Olympic Games in London offered a "huge" opportunity. He also warned that value for money was vital for tourists who saw London as an expensive destination. Mr Baumgarten was speaking as a WTTC report on UK tourism was published. Claridge's top for afternoon teaOne of London's top hotels has been voted the best place to indulge in afternoon tea in the city. Claridge's in Mayfair scooped first place in the UK Tea Council awards after being scrutinised on 17 criteria by mystery diners. Staff at the central London hotel impressed judges with their "excellent tea knowledge and attentive manner". Afternoon tea, comprising tea, cakes, pastries and finger sandwiches is served daily and costs £28.50 each. Cheap travel threatens tourism in LondonA survey suggest that cheap travel abroad will be preferred than fear of terrorism. This is threatening London's tourist industry. Last year visits by foreign tourists to London rose 6.9%, while those by UK residents dropped by 6.3%. Overall visits are believed to be picking up again after a sharp dip in the aftermath of the July bomb attacks. But Visit London said low-cost airlines and confusion about what London had to offer were the main "barriers to domestic visits". |